Complaints and appeals

IJRMP takes every complaint and appeal seriously and answers each one.

Appealing a decision

1. Write to the editorial officeEmail editor@ijrmp.org within 30 days of the decision, with your paper ID and the subject “Appeal”.
2. Explain whyRespond to the reviewers’ comments point by point and say why you think the decision was wrong.
3. Independent lookAn editor who was not involved in the first decision reviews the appeal, and may ask a new reviewer.
4. AnswerYou receive a reasoned decision. The decision on an appeal is final.

Complaints

Complaints about the journal’s process, an editor, a reviewer or a published article can be sent to the same address with the subject “Complaint”. We acknowledge complaints within 2 business days and aim to resolve them within 30 days. Complaints about ethics are handled following COPE guidance.